Centre Notifies Appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran as Supreme Court Judge The Government of India has officially appointed Justice K Vinod Chandran, previously the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, as a judge of the Supreme Court. This appointment fills one of the vacancies in the apex court,

Los Angeles is grappling with multiple wildfires that have led to at least five fatalities and the evacuation of over 180,000 residents. The most destructive, the Palisades Fire, has consumed more than 17,000 acres, destroying numerous structures, including celebrity homes. Fierce Santa Ana winds, with gusts up to

After a 40-year career, Captain Devi Sharan, famed for his role in the 1999 IC 814 hijacking, retired from Air India. His final flight was on January 4, 2025, and he is lauded for his bravery and dedication to passenger safety.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake devastated Tibet's Shigatse region, causing over 126 deaths, hundreds of injuries, and widespread destruction. Rescue efforts are underway, hampered by terrain and aftershocks, with significant cultural heritage sites potentially damaged.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party and as Prime Minister, following increasing internal dissent and declining public support. He will remain in office until a new leader is selected, with the Liberal Party planning to choose his successor before Parliament resumes

The United States is finalizing measures to eliminate longstanding obstacles hindering civil nuclear cooperation with Indian firms, aiming to invigorate a pivotal bilateral agreement. Discussions have been ongoing since the mid-2000s regarding the provision of U.S. nuclear reactors to India. A significant impediment has been aligning India's

Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj, was detained by Patna police on January 6, 2025, during a protest at Gandhi Maidan. Kishor had been on a hunger strike since January 2, demanding the cancellation of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam held on December 13, 2024, due to alleged

Eminent Indian nuclear physicist Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram passed away at 88. His career spanned BARC directorship, chairmanship of the Atomic Energy Commission, and service as Principal Scientific Advisor, leaving a legacy of technological self-reliance and national security contributions.